# What is Petticoat?

> A petticoat is an underskirt worn beneath a saree to hold the pleats and give the drape a smooth line.

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Last updated: 2026-10-28

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A petticoat is an underskirt worn beneath a saree to hold the pleats and give the drape a smooth line.

## In more detail

It is stitched in panels, called kalis, and can be A-line or fish cut. A petticoat that fits at the waist and hem makes a saree easier to drape.

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